Free as a Bird [Exhibition contribution and publication cover illustration for Migrations: Open Hearts Open Borders]

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Authors: R. Wayne Johnson
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Abstract

Exhibition contribution and publication cover illustration, edited by the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society, published by Otter-Barry Books.‘An exhibition of the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society, was first shown at BIBIANA, Bratislava, in September 2017. The ICPBS, founded at the University of Worcester, England, by Piet Grobler and Tobias Hickey, emphasises and celebrates the power of illustration to engage with society, particularly by focusing on issues of cultural diversity and the inclusivity of minorities and socially disenfranchised people. Contributors include Shaun Tan, Isol, Jon Klassen, P.J. Lynch, Roger Mello, Jackie Morris, Chris Riddell and Axel Scheffler’ (Migrations: open hearts, open borders, 2019).Migrations: open hearts, open borders (2019) Otter-Barry Books.© Richard Johnson

Fields of Study & Subjects

Themes in Literature Analysis Comics and Graphic Narratives Artistic and Creative Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Loughborough University Research Repository (Loughborough University)
Publication date
1 January 2026